Proposed / pending
Limited protection
Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Municipal Data Center Moratorium Bills (Coleman / Friel)
Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Municipal Data Center Moratorium Bills (Coleman / Friel)
Two Pennsylvania bills advancing in the Senate would authorize municipalities to enact temporary moratoriums (up to 18 months and six months) on data center development applications.
Technical detail
Two Pennsylvania bills advancing in the Senate would authorize municipalities to enact temporary moratoriums (up to 18 months and six months) on data center development applications.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Pennsylvania
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Pennsylvania Municipal Data Center Moratorium Bills (Coleman / Friel) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | These bills would allow municipalities to put a moratorium on Pa. data center development - Audacy ↗ |
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